Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400
Posted by HH56 On 2015/10/28 20:01:03
Here is the official Packard instructions for the seal install. It is a little late now but one article mentioned a way to get the seals out after removing the lock ring was to pressure the cylinder by turning the steering wheel slightly back and forth. That would force fluid to push the seals and also move the shaft at the same time. While it didn't specifically state all the details of the procedure I imagine there would have been a catch pan and maybe rags around the shaft to keep oil in check.
The control switch is interesting. I don't recall ever hearing or seeing photos of that particular 3 terminal arrangement unless the two outer terminals were removed or are hidden by the tar like stuff. Does it appear to be factory or has it possibly been something done in the field. The enclosure appears to be the 56 version which should have a weathertight cover with a tight rubber grommet over the loom where the wires enter. No tar would have been needed.
There is a service counselor article mentioning that when 55 stock ran out they would only supply the 56 switch for service. Dealers had to splice a short harness section with the bullet style connectors onto the original loom to connect the switch. Those switches would have had 5 terminals with the two end terminals being doubled for use as a tie point for the 56 limit switches. Only the 3 center teminals are used for 55 cars.
If it were mine, I would find or make a cover to screw on instead of using any compound. If that is not feasible then perhaps some Plasticote brush on vinyl or the spray on rubber would serve as a weatherproofing material. The rubber stuff doesn't need to be very thick and will generally peel off well enough if the wires have to be removed.
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The control switch is interesting. I don't recall ever hearing or seeing photos of that particular 3 terminal arrangement unless the two outer terminals were removed or are hidden by the tar like stuff. Does it appear to be factory or has it possibly been something done in the field. The enclosure appears to be the 56 version which should have a weathertight cover with a tight rubber grommet over the loom where the wires enter. No tar would have been needed.
There is a service counselor article mentioning that when 55 stock ran out they would only supply the 56 switch for service. Dealers had to splice a short harness section with the bullet style connectors onto the original loom to connect the switch. Those switches would have had 5 terminals with the two end terminals being doubled for use as a tie point for the 56 limit switches. Only the 3 center teminals are used for 55 cars.
If it were mine, I would find or make a cover to screw on instead of using any compound. If that is not feasible then perhaps some Plasticote brush on vinyl or the spray on rubber would serve as a weatherproofing material. The rubber stuff doesn't need to be very thick and will generally peel off well enough if the wires have to be removed.
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